Thirst : Physiological and Psychological Aspects /
At one time or another, everyone has said "I am thirsty". Yet what causes this sensation of thirst? It is obvious that a certain quantity of fluid must be present for the body to function normally. How does a water deficit in the body then influence drinking habits? But supposing the physi...
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| Language: | English |
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London :
Springer London,
1991.
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| Series: | ILSI human nutrition reviews.
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Table of Contents:
- Perspectives on Thirst
- Physiological Influences on Drinking
- Neural Pathways of Water Deficit Signals
- Behavioural Organization of Drinking
- Determinants of Human Fluid Intake
- Variations in Human Fluid Intake
- A Concluding View
- Subject Index.